My grandmother was the matriarch. If you didn't have a place to stay, if you needed food, if you were just coming out of jail or rehab, you went to her. Watching her in our family and our wider community was what inspired me and still does.
I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stories in unforgettable ways. I want to do it all, study it all, and find my place in it.
I believe it's time that women truly owned their superpowers and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them.
I have a great body, I really do. But I want to be taken seriously as an artist, and wearing anything that shows it off will be a distraction from the music. That's how my signature uniform, my tuxedo, came about. It's classic and timeless. You'll see me in black, white, and a pop of color on my lips. That pop adds a little magic.
When I first started in this industry, my goal was to be some best friend. The sidekick. I thought that would be an accomplishment.
I always carry my classic black-and-white tux and custom-made George Esquivel saddle shoes.
